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State of Illinois

GRANT REPORTING MANAGER

State of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777

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Job Requisition ID: 49269

Opening Date: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 09/15/2025 ​Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,400 - $11,400 per month ($112,800 - $136,800 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Posting Identification Number 49269

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Office of Fiscal Services (OFS) is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented manager in the Federal/State Grant Reporting Unit, Bureau of Revenue Management and Federal Reporting, to provide advice on complex accounting problems and implementation of new procedures and programs related to federal claiming of grant funds. The position will also supervise accounting activities of staff performing timely generation of reports required for federal report purposes and various fiscal information for enhancement of federal matching and estimates of Federal Financial Participation (FFP) expenditures and staff completing drawdown of federal funds.

Essential Functions

Serves as Grant Reporting Manager. Serves as full-line supervisor. Directs the preparation, verification and reconciliation of cash drawdowns for various grants and programs. Manages the preparation, verification, and reconciliation of the quarterly federal financial claiming reports for various grants and programs utilizing the state’s accounting system. Prepares work papers for consistent application of costing methodology as set forth in the Cost Allocation Plan for completion of Quarterly Statement of Expenditures for overhead costs. Directs, assigns, and reviews the maintenance, production and analysis of federally mandated Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) reporting requirements related to federal funds. Creates, updates and produces financial reports using accounting system data and creates, updates and modifies process and procedures/internal control documentation. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with course work in business administration, accounting, finance, or economics. Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, external auditing, or budgetary planning and control of public accounting for a public or private organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional accounting experience preparing, verifying, and reconciling federal financial reports relative to grants. Three (3) years of professional experience developing financial reports or statements. Three (3) years of professional experience providing advice and technical assistance on complex accounting problems. Three (3) years of professional experience working with accounting theory, principles, methods and procedures. Two (2) years of professional experience recommending and implementing new procedures and programs relative to federal grants for a public or private organization. Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time off. Four (4) years of professional experience utilizing automated accounting systems. Two (2) years of professional experience working with Comptroller policies and procedures, Federal and State statutes, administrative rules, and regulations relative to federal grants and programs.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Office of Fiscal Services

Bureau of Revenue Management & Federal Reporting

Federal/State Grant Reporting

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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